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This article summarizes current knowledge regarding the incidence of and risk factors associated with recurrent lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The literature regarding medical, endoscopic, and surgical methods to prevent rebleeding from… Click to show full abstract
This article summarizes current knowledge regarding the incidence of and risk factors associated with recurrent lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage. The literature regarding medical, endoscopic, and surgical methods to prevent rebleeding from diverticulosis, angioectasia, and chronic hemorrhagic radiation proctopathy is reviewed. In addition, the evidence for endoscopic clipping as primary prophylaxis against postpolypectomy bleeding is explored.
Keywords:
lower gastrointestinal;
recurrent lower;
prevention recurrent;
gastrointestinal hemorrhage
Journal Title: Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America
Year Published: 2018
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Journal Title: Gastrointestinal endoscopy clinics of North America
Year Published: 2018
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